WOW & Vista

**Snugglebunny** · 24th April 2008, 06:47 PM

Has anyone had issues installing Wow on a computer runing Vista? I had a horrible time getting it on... I set it to run with a older version of Windows (or something that I read online....) the stupid box kept popping up and asking me if i was sure. Well after a few attempts it finally installed properly. But now it says it can't apply the patch so it wont boot.

Anyone have any ideas?

Nok · 24th April 2008, 07:42 PM

Hi Snuggs,

Question. Did you recently download WoW from their site? Or are you using the disc that came with a box that you bought at a store?

I downloaded WoW from their site, and WoW installed and ran great for me on Vista. There may be a different version between the two, not only for the game... but the Windows installer that installs the game.

Also did you try installing the game by right clicking the install icon, and on the context menu clicking Run As Administrator? Also the Windows security settings, or security software (AV/AS/etc.) may be tightened down too much for an install.

You shouldn't have to run WoW in compatibility mode on Vista (unless it is an older CD version of WoW).

Hope that helps.

**Snugglebunny** · 24th April 2008, 08:12 PM

I used all 6 CD's, plus the 2 for BC

It took FOREVER and mutliple tries. I'm going to try to dl'd it from the website now. How do I turn or tweak that security up?

Thanks Nok!

Nok · 25th April 2008, 12:31 AM

No prob Snuggs.

Actually just long enough to do the install, I would turn the security off... then turn it back on if WoW installs like it should.

Also make sure your Windows User Account is set to Administrator, not Standard. And right click on the install icon, and click Run As Administrator just to be sure.

Hope that helps.

**DiP** · 25th April 2008, 05:48 AM

Do you have enough memory on your computer with all those kitty pictures to install it?

RMS Carpathia · 25th April 2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiP

Do you have enough memory on your computer with all those kitty pictures to install it?

Hahaha!!

-RMS Carpathia-

**Snugglebunny** · 25th April 2008, 08:12 AM

I save the lolz cat pictures on my desktop Dip

merth · 25th April 2008, 08:28 AM

Its not the kitties eating up her memory its the pm's and love notes from you which shock the system

**DiP** · 25th April 2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snugglebug

I save the lolz cat pictures on my desktop Dip

Good

that's acceptable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by merth

Its not the kitties eating up her memory its the pm's and love notes from you which shock the system

No, those are all stored in her e-mail account, which takes up 90% of the yahoo database memory. No concern for her PC though.

**Snugglebunny** · 25th April 2008, 11:06 AM

hehe

24th April 2008, 06:47 PM	#1
Snugglebunny ♥Yr Mangled Heart♥ Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders Posts: 8,808 Gold: 13,106 My Mood: Thanks: 235 Thanked 52 Times in 39 Posts	WOW & Vista Has anyone had issues installing Wow on a computer runing Vista? I had a horrible time getting it on... I set it to run with a older version of Windows (or something that I read online....) the stupid box kept popping up and asking me if i was sure. Well after a few attempts it finally installed properly. But now it says it can't apply the patch so it wont boot. Anyone have any ideas?

24th April 2008, 07:42 PM	#2
Nok Publisher - GameXbar Join Date: Aug 2007 Shard: Baja Posts: 1,254 Gold: 16,445 Thanks: 712 Thanked 179 Times in 112 Posts	Re: WOW & Vista Hi Snuggs, Question. Did you recently download WoW from their site? Or are you using the disc that came with a box that you bought at a store? I downloaded WoW from their site, and WoW installed and ran great for me on Vista. There may be a different version between the two, not only for the game... but the Windows installer that installs the game. Also did you try installing the game by right clicking the install icon, and on the context menu clicking Run As Administrator? Also the Windows security settings, or security software (AV/AS/etc.) may be tightened down too much for an install. You shouldn't have to run WoW in compatibility mode on Vista (unless it is an older CD version of WoW). Hope that helps. GameXbar: DAoC - LOTRO - MMO - UO - WAR - WoW

24th April 2008, 08:12 PM	#3
Snugglebunny ♥Yr Mangled Heart♥ Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders Posts: 8,808 Gold: 13,106 My Mood: Thanks: 235 Thanked 52 Times in 39 Posts	Re: WOW & Vista I used all 6 CD's, plus the 2 for BC It took FOREVER and mutliple tries. I'm going to try to dl'd it from the website now. How do I turn or tweak that security up? Thanks Nok!

25th April 2008, 12:31 AM	#4
Nok Publisher - GameXbar Join Date: Aug 2007 Shard: Baja Posts: 1,254 Gold: 16,445 Thanks: 712 Thanked 179 Times in 112 Posts	Re: WOW & Vista No prob Snuggs. Actually just long enough to do the install, I would turn the security off... then turn it back on if WoW installs like it should. Also make sure your Windows User Account is set to Administrator, not Standard. And right click on the install icon, and click Run As Administrator just to be sure. Hope that helps. GameXbar: DAoC - LOTRO - MMO - UO - WAR - WoW

25th April 2008, 05:48 AM	#5
DiP Ronin<br>UOForums Bouncer Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 9,255 Gold: 20,984 My Mood: Thanks: 165 Thanked 115 Times in 94 Posts	Re: WOW & Vista Do you have enough memory on your computer with all those kitty pictures to install it? Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

25th April 2008, 08:12 AM	#7
Snugglebunny ♥Yr Mangled Heart♥ Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders Posts: 8,808 Gold: 13,106 My Mood: Thanks: 235 Thanked 52 Times in 39 Posts	Re: WOW & Vista I save the lolz cat pictures on my desktop Dip

25th April 2008, 08:28 AM	#8
merth "Can Set Custom Title" Join Date: Nov 2006 Shard: Set AoC Posts: 1,708 Gold: 1,154 My Mood: Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 20 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Re: WOW & Vista Its not the kitties eating up her memory its the pm's and love notes from you which shock the system

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